RN-Staff Pre/post Ochsner Clearview. No weekends, holidays or call Full Time Days

Ochsner Health • Metairie, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This staff registered nurse role provides patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional nursing standards. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role supports unit and department goals, professional accountability, and the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse works in a patient-care setting and routinely encounters blood, body fluids, and tissue, with occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s compliance and privacy standards. The position is full-time, day shift, with no weekends, holidays, or call.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varied audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources appropriately, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree